The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the following games."
